Battleship Texas at 100

It was a double celebration for the Battleship Texas and its former crew members - marking what was billed as the "final reunion" for the ship's WW II sailors as well as the 100th anniversary of its commissioning.

Thanks to the driving rain, the crew member ceremony had to be held in the limited shelter of the VIP tent. Here, Michael Jones passes over the flag that flew above the capitol to Orlan Scott, age 86, on his birthday. less

Thanks to the driving rain, the crew member ceremony had to be held in the limited shelter of the VIP tent. Here, Michael Jones passes over the flag that flew above the capitol to Orlan Scott, age 86, on his ... more

Photo: Craig Hartley, For The Chronicle

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Veteran Orlan Scott, age 86, says a few words to the crowd in appreciation of the flag he received on his birthday.

Veteran Orlan Scott, age 86, says a few words to the crowd in appreciation of the flag he received on his birthday.

Cathleen Sain Turick carries a photo of her father WWII veteran Clyde Sain as she boards to the warship for the private Crew Reunion in celebration of the the Battleship Texas Centennial on March 12, 2014, in Houston. less

Cathleen Sain Turick carries a photo of her father WWII veteran Clyde Sain as she boards to the warship for the private Crew Reunion in celebration of the the Battleship Texas Centennial on March 12, 2014, in ... more

WWII Veteran Howard Mills watches his grandson Joshua Venne climb on a gun aboard the USS Texas after the Crew Reunion and Centennial Commissioning Celebration of the Battleship USS Texas on March 12, 2014, in Houston. less

WWII Veteran Howard Mills watches his grandson Joshua Venne climb on a gun aboard the USS Texas after the Crew Reunion and Centennial Commissioning Celebration of the Battleship USS Texas on March 12, 2014, in ... more

"It looks good on you" says Veteran Robert Fischman, and Veteran Herbert Markley responds "It's about time" while the WWII Veterans receive a Patriot Medal during the Crew Reunion and Centennial Commissioning Celebration of the Battleship USS Texas on March 12, 2014, in Houston. less

"It looks good on you" says Veteran Robert Fischman, and Veteran Herbert Markley responds "It's about time" while the WWII Veterans receive a Patriot Medal during the Crew Reunion and Centennial Commissioning ... more

WWII Veteran John Eddleman observes a moment of silence for the fallen while the Navy Hymn played during the Crew Reunion and Centennial Commissioning Celebration of the Battleship USS Texas (BB-35) on March 12, 2014, in Houston. less

WWII Veteran John Eddleman observes a moment of silence for the fallen while the Navy Hymn played during the Crew Reunion and Centennial Commissioning Celebration of the Battleship USS Texas (BB-35) on March ... more

Guests arrive to the Battleship Texas State Historic Park to honor WWII soldiers during a private Crew Reunion Ship Ceremony as part of the Battleship Texas Centennial Celebration on March 12, 2014, in Houston.

Guests arrive to the Battleship Texas State Historic Park to honor WWII soldiers during a private Crew Reunion Ship Ceremony as part of the Battleship Texas Centennial Celebration on March 12, 2014, in Houston.